Did You Know? Did You Know? The little girl in the big hands at the corner of Farmington and AsylumAvenues is Alice Cogswell, the first student and inspiration for the school which is now

American School for the Deaf. The hands symbolize the early supporters of the school,with each finger representing one of the 10 original donors.

SPECIAL NOTICE: All branches of Hartford Public Library will be closed onSPECIAL NOTICE: All branches of Hartford Public Library will be closed onFriday, November 2, for a staff development day.Fr iday, November 2, for a staff development day.

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Dance with Me!Dance with Me!Saturday, November 3, 11:30 am – 12:15 pmSaturday, November 3, 11:30 am – 12:15 pmDowntown LibraryDowntown Library

Please join School of Ballet Hartford’s Children’s DanceInstructor, Julianne Guarnieri, for a FREE Creative Dance Class.Geared for children ages 3-5. Find out more at the children'sdesk (3rd floor) or click here.click here.

Rock PaintingRock PaintingTuesday, November 6, 11 amTuesday, November 6, 11 amDwight LibraryDwight Library

Ease your mind and exercise your creativity whilepainting small images on rocks. Rocks and paintingsupplies are provided for this surprisingly enjoyable adultprograms. This month's theme will be Angry Birds! Freeand open to the public.

Native American Heritage Month: CornNative American Heritage Month: CornHusk DollsHusk DollsThursday, November 8, 4-5 pm: Barbour LibraryThursday, November 8, 4-5 pm: Barbour LibraryThursday, November 15, 3:30 - 4:30 pm: RopkinsThursday, November 15, 3:30 - 4:30 pm: RopkinsLibraryLibrary

This program explores traditions of the pre-Columbian Nativepeople in New England. Hear the legend of the corn husk dolland then construct your own doll. Explore the true meaning ofthe wampum belt and design one that tells your personal story.

Celebrate Diwali at HPLCelebrate Diwali at HPL

Diwali: Festival of Light CelebrationDiwali: Festival of Light CelebrationThursday, November 8, 5 - 7 pmThursday, November 8, 5 - 7 pmDowntown Library (Center for ContemporaryDowntown Library (Center for ContemporaryCulture)Culture)The Children’s Department will host a fun filled evening ofmusic, poetry, and dance, to celebrate the spirit of Diwali.Our special guest will be Rachna Agrawal, who willpresent Dances Of India.

Rangoli for DiwaliRangoli for DiwaliThursday, November 8, 3:30 - 4:30 pm: RopkinsThursday, November 8, 3:30 - 4:30 pm: RopkinsLibraryLibraryCreate a beautiful Rangoli design in recognition of this greatfestival of India and Nepal.

Wallace Stevens Birthday BashWallace Stevens Birthday BashSaturday, November 3, 2 - 4 pmSaturday, November 3, 2 - 4 pmDowntown Library (Center for Contemporary Culture)Downtown Library (Center for Contemporary Culture)

Celebrate the life and work of Hartford Pulitzer Prize winning poet,Wallace Stevens. Enjoy birthday cake, champagne and a talk bypoet, critic and Brown University professor Cole Swensen. For moreinformation, go to the Friends and Enemies of Wallace Stevenswebsite.website.

Welcome to Hartford QuiltingWelcome to Hartford QuiltingMarathonMarathonMonday, November 5, 12-5pmMonday, November 5, 12-5pmDowntown LibraryDowntown Library

Hartford Public Library customers of all ages are cordiallyinvited to create a square, using markers, paint and otheritems, for the “Welcome to Hartford“ community quilt. The quilt will be created, sewntogether and put on display at the end of the program. No sewing experiencenecessary!

Say Thanks to Those Who ServeSay Thanks to Those Who ServeThursday, November 8, 3-7 pmThursday, November 8, 3-7 pmDowntown LibraryDowntown Library

Honor the Veterans Day Holiday by designing a medal which will bemailed out to service men and women all over the world. Free andopen to the public. Find out more here.here.

In Honor of African-AmericanIn Honor of African-AmericanVeterans: A New Exhibit from theVeterans: A New Exhibit from theCosten Cultural CollectionCosten Cultural Collection

On Display Now through December 14On Display Now through December 14Opening Reception: Wednesday, NovemberOpening Reception: Wednesday, November14, 5:30-7:30 pm14, 5:30-7:30 pmDowntown Library, 3rd FloorDowntown Library, 3rd Floor

Through hundreds of photos, articles and artifacts,historian and collector Bill Costen takes you back in time.Saddle up with the legendary Buffalo Soldiers of the OldWest, fly over the skies of World War II Europe with thefamous Tuskegee Airmen and ride the rails with the iconic Pullman Porters. It's all hereand much more!

Free Workshop Series for NonprofitFree Workshop Series for NonprofitOrganizationsOrganizations

BOARDS MATTER!BOARDS MATTER!Wednesday November 14, 10:00 am-12:00Wednesday November 14, 10:00 am-12:00pmpmPresenter: Janna Pedersen, Ampersand ConsultingPresenter: Janna Pedersen, Ampersand Consulting

BOARD MEMBER BOOTCAMPBOARD MEMBER BOOTCAMPWednesday, November 28, 5:00-7:30 pm Wednesday, November 28, 5:00-7:30 pm Presenter: Mae Maloney, Leadership Greater HartfordPresenter: Mae Maloney, Leadership Greater Hartford

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HPL Now Open Sundays!HPL Now Open Sundays!

Starting this Sunday, November 4, the Downtown Library will beopen on Sundays from 1 - 5 pm. These Sunday hours will continuethrough April. However, the library will be closed Sunday, November11, as well as Monday, November 12, for Veterans Day.

Travelers Team Makes a DifferenceTravelers Team Makes a Difference

Last Wednesday, 16 corporate leaders from theTravelers Hartford office helped implement HPL’s newRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. The newsystem will allow library patrons to check out and returnitems without assistance from library staff. In just a fewhours, the Travelers team tagged approximately 5,100items and programmed over 2,000 RFID tags. Greatjob, thanks!

Honoring Latina WomenHonoring Latina Women

Honrando Las Mujeres Latinas y sus Ninos(Honoring Latina Women and their Children)was held on Tuesday, October 30,at theDowntown Library. The event was theculmination of a series of activities, held inpartnership with the Hispanic Health Council, atthe Park Street Library this month in recognitionof Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For a photo gallery of the event, go toFACEBOOK.FACEBOOK.

HPL Staff Interviewed for PodcastHPL Staff Interviewed for Podcast

The podcast Two Librar ians and a MicrophoneTwo Librar ians and a Microphone featured a great interview withHPL's Homa Naficy and Beverly Redd from the annual forum of the Urban LibrariesCouncil (ULC) in Baltimore this year. HPL was named a top innovator at the forum byULC for the Career Pathways Initiative. Great job! Listen to here.here.

Tickets Avai lableTickets Avai lableHenry V at Hartford StageHenry V at Hartford StageThrough November 11Through November 11

Free passes are now available at HPL branches for Hartford Stage'sproduction of William Shakespeare's classic, Henry V. For show datesand times and more information, go here.here.

New Books!New Books!

A surprisingly uplifting new novel by Stephen King, a penetratingbiography of the brilliant but troubled philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche,a richly illustrated history of space stations and a modern romanceset in Los Angeles are all on the shelves now at HPL. Read the blogto find out more, click NEW BOOKS!NEW BOOKS!

ActivitiesActivities

YOUmedia ActivitiesYOUmedia Activities

Tuesdays:Tuesdays: Fashion Club, 3-6 pm; Scholarship Club, 4-8 pm;Photography Club, 5-7 pmWednesdays:Wednesdays: Animation & 3D, 5-7 pm; Podcast Club, 6-8 pmThursdays: Thursdays: Photography Club, 5-7 pm; Open Mic, 6-8 pmFridays:Fridays: Legends Hours, 10 am -2pm; Fashion Club, 3-5 pmSaturdays:Saturdays: Animation & 3D, 11 am - 1 pm; Studio forBeginners, 2-5 pm

Find out more at the YOUmedia website.website.

Circus BridgesCircus BridgesTuesday, November 6, 4:30-5:30 pm: DwightTuesday, November 6, 4:30-5:30 pm: DwightLibraryLibraryThurday, November 8, 4-5 pm: Park LibraryThurday, November 8, 4-5 pm: Park Library

Enjoy engineering a bridge for 21 circus elephants withhousehold materials.

Circuit ClayCircuit ClayWednesday, November 7, 4:30 - 5:30 pmWednesday, November 7, 4:30 - 5:30 pmCamp Field LibraryCamp Field Library

Come play and learn about electricity with our special circuit clay. Createa creature that lights up with LEDs!

3-D Printer Exploration3-D Printer ExplorationWednesday, November 14, 4:30 - 5:30 pm:Wednesday, November 14, 4:30 - 5:30 pm:Camp Field LibraryCamp Field LibraryTuesday, November 20, 4 - 5 pm: BarbourTuesday, November 20, 4 - 5 pm: BarbourLibraryLibraryWednesday, November 21, 2 - 3 pm: RopkinsWednesday, November 21, 2 - 3 pm: RopkinsLibraryLibrary

Learn how a 3-D printer and 3-D design work by designing your own object andwatching it print.

Chicago Steppin' Class is BackChicago Steppin' Class is BackNovember 19 & 26November 19 & 26Downtown Library, AtriumDowntown Library, Atrium

Learn a great new dance style from experiencedinstructors Princeton Hayes and Jannett Jennings. This isa partnered dance class, but all are welcome to come asindividuals, a couple, or a group. Free and open to thepublic. No registration required.

Pasos & Connections Salsa DancingPasos & Connections Salsa Dancing

ClassesClasses6:00 - 7:30 pm6:00 - 7:30 pmDec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, Apri l 4Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, Apri l 4Downtown Library, AtriumDowntown Library, Atrium

Pasos & Connections uses Latin partner dances likeSalsa, Merengue, and Cha Cha, as a means ofdeveloping healthy relational connections. Find out morehere.here.

To purchase tickets for Beyond Words, go here.go here.

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